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We spend too much time at work for it to be a miserable experience! Join JoDee Curtis and Susan White as they discuss human resources and leadership topics with a goal of creating work environments where people can find their joy. If you want to learn about important workplace topics with a splash of joy (and earn SHRM credit!) this is the show for you.
Episodes

Monday Aug 02, 2021
Sabbaticals
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss sabbaticals with university professor Dr. Carlotta Berry and retired CPA firm partner Joe Meyer. Topics include advice for anyone going on sabbatical, concerns about taking sabbaticals, how companies might implement a sabbatical benefit, and who else benefits when an employee takes a sabbatical.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-121-sabbaticals-shrm-credit/ for full show notes and links.
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Monday Jul 19, 2021
The JoyPowered® Organization
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the newest JoyPowered® book, The JoyPowered® Organization, with JoDee's fellow authors Megan Nail and Jeremy York. Topics include the difference between our first book and this one, why people strategy is important to an organization's success, and how employers are being innovative in the benefits they're offering employees.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-120-the-joypowered-organization/ for full show notes and links.
This episode's sponsors:
- The JoyPowered® Shop www.getjoypowered.com/shop
- The JoyPowered® Leadership program www.purpleinkllc.com/joypoweredleadership
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Monday Jul 05, 2021
Employment Litigation: Lessons Learned
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employment litigation with Kayla Ernst, an attorney in Ice Miller's Labor and Employment Group. Topics include an overview of the litigation process, what makes litigation burdensome on employers, and steps employers can take to avoid litigation.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-119-employment-litigation-lessons-learned-shrm-credit/ for full show notes and links.
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Monday Jun 21, 2021
You and the EEOC
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with EEOC trial attorney Gina Carrillo. Topics include common EEOC charges, novel issues the EEOC is currently facing, and what responses the EEOC is looking for from employers when there's a complaint.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-118-you-and-the-eeoc-shrm-credit/ for full show notes and links.
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Monday Jun 07, 2021
Elevating Your Game: Moving from Tactical Thinker to Strategic Leader
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss strategic leadership with author, speaker, and executive coach Val Grubb. Topics include key elements of good strategic leadership, how to find time for strategy, and how those who are new to the workforce can contribute strategically.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-117-shrm-credit-elevating-your-game-moving-from-tactical-thinker-to-strategic-leader/ for full show notes and links.

Monday May 24, 2021
Championing Change Management
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss change management with change experts Emmett Vollenweider and Delia Mallory. Topics include advice for business leaders leading teams through major change, common mistakes made during change implementations, and the "secret sauce" to successfully executing change.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-116-championing-change-management/ for full show notes and links.

Monday May 10, 2021
Moving the Whole Company to Work from Home
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss working remotely with Ragini Sidhu, Vice President of Human Resources for ONVU Technologies. Topics include must-do steps businesses can take to implement remote work with minimal disruption, pain points of going 100% remote, and the benefits of remote work.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-115-moving-the-whole-company-to-work-from-home/ for full show notes and links.

Monday Apr 26, 2021
Shifting Cultures
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss shifting your organization's culture. Topics include the top 6 reasons an organization might want to change its culture and where to begin when you want to shift your culture.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-114-shifting-cultures/ for full show notes and links.

Monday Apr 12, 2021
Navigating the Post-Covid Workplace
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the challenges employers are facing today with Domenique Camacho Moran, Head of the Labor and Employment Group at Farrell Fritz, P.C. Topics include the biggest challenges companies need to consider for 2021, the most important lessons learned in 2020, and resetting your performance appraisal process.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-113-navigating-the-post-covid-workplace/ for full show notes and links.

Monday Mar 29, 2021
Employee Separation Agreements
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss severance agreements with Michael Blickman from Ice Miller LLP. Topics include when you should not offer a separation payment and agreement, whether they're enforceable in court, and what can and cannot be included in severance agreements.
Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-112-shrm-credit-employee-separation-agreements/ for full show notes and links.